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Pathway to Peace: Montessori Education for Social Change
Pathway to Peace: Montessori Education for Social Change
Supported by The City of Prague 6 Day 28th IMC Prague 7
Welcome Dear participant,
A very warm welcome to the 28th Montessori Congress.
to the Our theme “Education for Social Change” is most appropriate
for our times. It is evident we need to do more to improve
28 International
our world. And it is clear from the work of many that this is
th possible. These days together in Prague offer an incredible,
once-every-four-years opportunity for us to learn from many
Montessori
who, like Maria Montessori, are engaged in education for social
change, and in advocacy for the rights of all children, including
those from the most disadvantaged communities.
Congress
Since that first International Congress in 1929, the Association
Montessori Internationale, founded by Maria Montessori and
her son Mario in the same year, has been pleased to partner
at Prague!
with Montessori groups and training centres in organising
these events.
While we in AMI and the Montessori Institute in Prague have
worked together—with the support of many others—to organise
this Congress, we do not own it.
It is yours.
All of you who continue the vibrancy of the Montessori
Movement.
It does not matter whether your interest is in the Adolescent
Summit, the Symposium on Aging and Dementia, the Congress
itself, or all of the above. These days belong to you and we
hope that you will find them stimulating, energising, thought-
provoking and indeed fun!
Philip D. O’Brien
President
Association Montessori Internationale
8 Welcome 28th IMC Prague 9
Dear Congress participants, Montessori Colleagues
and Friends from all over the world,
Auspices for 28th IMC
More than one hundred years ago, Maria Montessori embarked
on her amazing journey of discovering the child. The first Casa
opened in Rome in 1907, which proved to be a precursor to her
concept of education for peace, also the theme of this congress.
In 1929 Maria Montessori and colleagues involved in new
education met at the first International Montessori Congress in
Helsingør, Denmark, to learn, to share, to inspire and to support
each other.
Since that year, another 27 International Montessori Congresses
have taken place, in some 16 countries and four continents,
always a few years apart. These congresses have always
provided a much cherished opportunity for Montessorians
to come together to share their love of children and commitment
to their common task.
Today we come together to be part of another important
stepping stone to the strengthening of our knowledge and
community.
As chair of the congress organising team, I am absolutely
delighted to welcome you to Prague. It is our hope that the
Congress will inspire you, strengthen you, and remind you that
you are part of a strong and influential global movement of
people who, by their every-day work, help change the world
into a better place; a place that is more open, more equal, more
sustainable, a place that promises a brighter future for humanity.
We hope that you will go home with the flame of love for children
burning even brighter, and gratefulness for many new friendships
and bonds.
It has been a great honour to organise this historical event for
you. Thank you for coming. And many others without whose
support and work the event would not have been possible.
Miroslava Vlčková
On behalf of the
Montessori Institute Prague Congress organising team
10 Welcome 28th IMC Prague 11
Content 28th IMC Statistics
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28th IMC Statistics
Congress Pillars
Which title best describes you? Trained with
14 Programme at Glance
16 Floor Plans Classroom Assistant 46 2% AMI 761
18 About Prague Consultant 91 4% Other 313
19 Congress Information AMS 105
Congress App for Mobile Devices Graduate Student 35 2%
20 Guided Tours Head of School 354 17 % 1179
27th Thursday Montessori Parent 97 5%
Office Staff 45 2%
24 SELF: The basis for peace
Retired 33 2%
26 Keynote Speakers
27 Panel School Board Member 74 4% 9%
28 Openning Ceremony
Student in Montessori Training 92 5%
29 Social Programme
Montessori on the Big Screen Teacher (0-3) 205 10 % 27 %
Masters of Ceremonies
Teacher (3-6) 408 20 %
28th Friday Teacher (6-12) 226 11 % 65 %
Teacher (12-18) 226 11 %
30 OTHERS: The family and education for peace
32 Keynote Speakers Teacher Trainer 105 5%
33 Panel Training Centre Staff 0 0%
34 Breakout Session #1
38 Breakout Session #2 Other 1 0%
41 Social Programme
42 Reaserch Poster Session
82 % of participants are Montessori trained!
29th Saturday
44 SOCIETY: The agents of social change Countries represented
46 Keynote Speakers
47 Social Programme Afghanistan India Paraguay
48 Panel Albania Indonesia Philippines
49 Breakout Session #1 Algeria Ireland Poland
52 Breakout Session #2 Australia Israel Portugal
56 Family Market Austria Italy Romania
60 Glass Classroom Azerbaijan Japan Russia
Bahrain Kazakhstan Serbia
30th Sunday Belgium Kenya Singapore
Brazil Korea (Republic of) Slovakia
62 UNIVERSE: Peace and ecological unity Bulgaria Kyrgyzstan Slovenia
64 Keynote Speakers Canada Laos South Africa
66 Panel Costa Rica Latvia Spain
67 Social Programme Cyprus Lebanon Sri Lanka
67 Clossing Ceremony Czech Republic Lithuania Sweden
Denmark Malaysia Switzerland
70 All Speakers Finland Malta Thailand
78 Congress Fair France Martinique Tunisia
84 The First Montessori Aging & Dementia Symposium in Europe Germany Mexico Turkey
Exhibition – Pathway to Peace: Montesori Education for Social Change Greece Morocco Ukraine
85 Adolescent Summit Haiti Netherlands United Kingdom
86 Children, send your teacher to Prague for free! Hong Kong New Zealand United States Minor Outlying Island
87 Some notes of Appreciation Chile Nigeria USA
China Norway Vietnam
Chinese Taipei Pakistan
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Congress Pillars
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What are the main elements impacting today´s society
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What is the sociology that frames societies of the 21st century?
What does society ask with regard to formal study?
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How can adolescents find effective social pathways to peace?
How can we facilitate the growth and
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What type of education can lead to peace?
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What is true progress and success
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What are the natural laws of human development?
In what way is Montessori a developmental science?
What is maximum effort and how do we cultivate
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How can adults improve their child’s concentration and minimise
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Congress PilarsPillars 28th IMC Prague 15
Day Time 7:00 – 8:00 8:00 – 9:00 9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 13:00 13:00 – 14:00 14:00 – 15:00 15:00 – 16:00 16:00 – 17:00 17:00 – 18:00 18:00 – 19:00 19:00 – 20:00 20:00 — 21:00
ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International
25th July, Tuesday
THE FIRST MONTESSORI AGING & DEMENTIA SYMPOSIUM Hotel International MEET & GREET
26th July ALZHEIMER COFFEE
Wednesday
ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International
REGISTRATION OPENING KEYNOTE KEYNOTE PANEL WELCOME RECEPTION
27th July CEREMONY Carla Angeline Lillard BUILDING THE PINK TOWER
Thursday Foster
ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International
SELF: The basis
for peace
CONGRESS FAIR
pages 24 – 29
MORNING KEYNOTE KEYNOTE PANEL LUNCH BREAK OUT SELF BREAK OUT SELF VIP DINNER
28th July RUN Srikumar Rao Irene
Friday Fafalios BREAK OUT OTHERS BREAK OUT OTHERS
BREAK OUT SOCIETY BREAK OUT SOCIETY
OTHERS: YOGA BREAK OUT UNIVERSE BREAK OUT UNIVERSE
MAA/AMS RECEPTION
Hotel Corinthia – Invited only
The family TAI–CHI
and education NETWORKING NETWORKING
for peace POSTER SESSION RESEARCH RECEPTION
ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International
CONGRESS FAIR CONGRESS FAIR
pages 30 – 43
NEWCOMER'S KEYNOTE KEYNOTE PANEL LUNCH BREAK OUT SELF BREAK OUT SELF SATURDAY HAPPENING
29th July BREAKFAST Scilla Elworthy Guadalupe
Borbolla BREAK OUT OTHERS BREAK OUT OTHERS
Saturday
BREAK OUT SOCIETY BREAK OUT SOCIETY
SOCIETY: BREAK OUT UNIVERSE BREAK OUT UNIVERSE
The agents YOGA
TAI–CHI
NETWORKING NETWORKING
of social change
FAMILY MARKET WITH GLASS CLASROOM FAMILY MARKET WITH GLASS CLASROOM
ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International ADOLESCENT SUMMIT Hotel International
CONGRESS FAIR CONGRESS FAIR
pages 44 – 61
YOGA KEYNOTE KEYNOTE PANEL CLOSING
LUNCH
30th July, Sunday TAI–CHI Paul Gilding Baiba CEREMONY
Grazzini
UNIVERSE: CONGRESS FAIR
Peace and
ecological unity pages 62 –67
16 Programme at a Glance 28th IMC Prague 17
Floor Plans
WC
WC
WC
18 Floor Plans 28th IMC Prague 19About Congress Information
Prague Venue First Aid
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5. května 65, 140 21 Praha 4 Registration desk.
Czech Republic
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(Airport, Main Railway station, Metro stations) as well Saturday, 30 July, 2017.
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20 About Prague & Congress Informations 28th IMC Prague 21Guided tours 30th July, Sunday
Kutná Hora – UNESCO
Departure 9:00 Price: 50 €
Duration: 5,5 hours
Kutná Hora, a medieval centre of silver-mining was
the second richest town of Bohemian Kingdom. The
variety of Kutná Hora architectural monuments and
its well preserved structure of town centre reflexes its
ancient fame and wealth until present.
Price includes: transfers, English speaking guide, en-
List of tours For actual availability please feel free to contact our
Information desk during registration opening hours
trance fees to St. Barbara Cathedral and Ossuary
on the ground floor, or via congress app or via phone:
+420 721 842 842 or e-mail: info@privateconcierge.cz Post Congress tours
31st July, Monday
28 July, Friday
th
Dresden
Karlovy Vary and Moser
Factory Departure 9:00
Duration: 11 hours
Price: 85 €
Departure 9:00 Price: 80 € Anyone who is interested in seeing the gorgeous
Duration: 10 hours scenery of České Středohoří (Central Bohemian Up-
lands) and would also like to visit our neighboring
This day trip takes you to the most famous spa town country, can join us on a trip to the German city of
in the West of Bohemia - Karlovy Vary. Karlovy Vary Dresden. Dresden originated as a small fishing vil-
was founded in 14th century by King Charles IV. These lage, growing to become a spa and royal residence,
spa treatments are well known for a lot of health to finally become the capital city of Saxony. The most
problems. You can try water from twelve medicinal important historical monuments are the Zwinger and
thermal springs and visit the distillery Jan Becher, Albertinum galleries, the Hofkirche and Frauenkirche
where you can taste the excellent product "Becherov- churches and the Semperoper opera house.
ka" - known as the 13th spring of Karlovy Vary. Price includes: transfers, English speaking guide
Price includes: transfers, English speaking guide,
entrance fee to Moser factory and lunch
1st August, Tuesday
29th July, Saturday Český Krumlov – UNESCO
Terezín concentration Departure 9:00 Price: 100 €
campground Dzuration: 11 hours
Departure 9:00 Price: 55 € Český Krumlov, a medieval town in South Bohemia,
Duration: 10 hours has retained its almost fairytale-like atmosphere to
the present day and is, understandably, on the UNES-
Terezin (Theresienstadt), originally a military fortress CO list of heritage sites. The historical centre compris-
built in the 18th century by Emperor Josef II, is insep- es narrow, winding streets full of gothic, renaissance,
arably tied to the history of World War II. The better and baroque buildings from the times of the Rožm-
known walled garrison town of Terezin (Big Fortress) berk, Schwarzenberg and Lobkowitz noble families.
served as a collection camp for Jews from all over Eu- You will enjoy a walk through the town with our guide
rope and was misused for Nazi propaganda purposes and lunch in a medieval tavern. You can also visit the
during the visit by the Red Cross in 1944. local castle: this second biggest Czech castle is full
Price includes: transfers, English speaking guide, en- of historical furniture, artwork, tapestries and exqui-
trance fee to Terezin sitely adorned weapons. Český Krumlov also prides
itself with the oldest preserved baroque theatre in the
world.
Price includes: transfers, English speaking guide,
entrance fee to castle, lunch
22 Guided tours 28th IMC Prague 23Programme 24 Day 28th IMC Prague 25
27 July
th
Thursday
SELF:
The basis for
peace
Montessori truly recognises the potential of each
human being, each individual personality and respects
the natural laws of his development. The child is the
creator of future harmony and peace on the planet.
Character is not an item of knowledge which
can be taught through learning or imitation.
It is a conquest made during life through personal
exercise and through personal experience.
Maria Montessori 9:00 Registration
Education for a New World 12:00 Opening Ceremony
(1946) 13:00 Keynote: Carla Foster
14:30 Keynote: Angeline Lillard
16:00 Panel
18:00 Welcome Reception
26 Thursday 28th IMC Prague Building the Pink Tower 27Keynote Speakers Panel The path from bossiness
to leadership
Angeline Carla Foster It is not uncommon for employers to “complain” about Panellists
university graduates new to a job. ”They are not ready
Lillard AMI Director of Training at for this kind of work”. “We have to invest hugely be-
Montessori Training Centre fore they can become high quality employees”. It is, of
Professor of Psychology,
University of Virginia Northeast (MTCNE), USA course, not the graduates who are to blame, it is the
educational system.
Kathy Minardi
Montessori Educator
What should change in our education system so that
it is equipped to prepare strong leaders and motivat-
An elected Fellow of both the American Psycholog- Carla Foster is one of the current AMI Directors of ed potential employees? How is the Montessori sys- Kathy Minardi has been a Montessori educator and
ical Association and the Association for Psycholog- Training at Montessori Training Centre Northeast tem different? What key values/and skills set should leader for 40+ years. After retiring from Aidan Mon-
ical Science, Angeline Lillard received her doctorate (MTCNE), USA. She also works permanently at the a new graduate have? Let’s discuss this important tessori School in Washington, DC, she went on to be
in Psychology from Stanford University in 1991 and is University College of Vestfold in Norway. Carla holds topic with representatives from big companies - HR a coach, consultant and facilitator for Montessori
now Professor of Psychology and Developmental Area degrees in Social Anthropology, Old Icelandic Litera- managers, opinion leaders, key note speakers, and of school leaders globally. She holds degrees in edu-
Head at the University of Virginia. She has addressed ture and Norwegian Literature from UC Berkeley. course let’s hear the opinion of a young generation of cation and leadership. Her strong focus throughout
Montessori audiences in Slovenia, India, Taiwan, Swe- Montessori adolescents: do they feel ready to be the her career has been on creating healthy school com-
den, Italy, Germany, England, Ireland, Canada, and She has AMI 3-6 and 6-12 diplomas respectively from new generation of leaders? munities where adult interactions are congruent with
the US, including as a Keynote Speaker at Montessori the Maria Montessori Training Organisation, in London, Montessori principles.
Centenary Conferences in Rome, San Francisco, and and the Montessori Institute of Milwaukee, USA. She
New York. Her book Montessori: The Science Behind has worked with children at the levels 3-6, 6-9 and
the Genius, now in its third edition, was selected by 9-12 in both private and public Montessori schools. Radka
the Cognitive Development Society as the Best Book She has lived and taught in Norway since 1995, and Moderator Dohnalová
for 2006. has been an elementary trainer since 2011. She enjoys
speaking about all subject areas in Cosmic Education, Founder & Managing Partner
She received the Developmental Psychology Division and has given a number of workshops on storytelling ATAIRU
of the American Psychological Association’s Boyd and drama. Dita Stejskalová
McCandless Award for Distinguished Early Career Radka is the founder and managing partner of ATAIRU,
Contribution in 1999, and her research has been fund- The path from bossiness to leadership in the Managing Partner an international leadership development she helps
ed by the National Science Foundation, the National elementary classroom Ogilvy Public Relations guide her clients and organisations–on the journey
Institutes of Health, and several private foundations. of developing authentic leaders and during strategic
She learned about Montessori in part by attending The task of the children in the 6-12 environment is to Highly regarded for her insight and effectiveness in transformational programmes across Europe, Middle
Montessori from ages 3 to 6, by watching many fam- construct themselves as contributing members of developing and managing communications pro- East and Japan. Radka is also an acclaimed author
ily members experience it and her mother (Paula Polk a society. One of the practice arenas for that is the grammes for high-profile clients, Dita has been a of leadership programmes and programmes specif-
Lillard) write and teach and talk about it, and by tak- classroom. What is the material for that? Interaction trusted advisor to CEOs for more than 20 years through ically designed to develop women leaders.
ing the Assistants to Infancy training in Houston and with others in purposeful work. When there is pur- a variety of business cycles, from image and public
Rome in the mid-1980s. She continues to learn about poseful work, there are goals and visions to be re- relations to internal communications and re-brand-
it and appreciates all the help she can get. alized. Wherever the vision or goal originates, energy ing, to IPO analyst/investor interface, and crisis Martina
The development of the self in a Montessori context
has to be mobilized to coordinate the maximum ef-
forts of the members of the group. Enthusiasm has to
communications. She has also co-authored books
on corporate communications strategies. She is
Březinová
be turned into action. Many strengths of character are a founding member of Odyssey 2010, a mentoring Former CEO of Sodexo Benefits
How are young selves in Montessori contexts devel- needed for this process, and they may not all come programme for Czech business women and a men- and Rewards
oping characteristics of leaders? I will begin by ad- from one person. Where does bossiness come from? tor in Minerva 21 for active women across businesses
dressing how psychologists think about the develop- How can it be transformed into leadership through and NGO’s. Her favourite quote is: “If you think you Martina Grygar Březinová is former CEO of Sodexo
ing self, and focus on the sense of agency nurtured in the opportunities we can give for true collaboration? can do something or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Benefits and Rewards, which she headed for 6 years.
the Montessori approach. I then will present research There are many characteristics of the second plane In the last years she was ranked a few times by Forbes
findings showing how compared with other educa- child that are specifically focussed on aspects of as one of the most influential women of the Czech Re-
tional programmes , Montessori nurtures qualities group life: justice, self-evaluation, hero worship, and public. Currently she is on her 1 year career break and
that support leadership, like strong social skills, exec- morality. The intellect too, in its quest for the truth be- she is supporting Montessori Institute Prague.
utive function, and a mastery orientation. Next I will hind the facts, tries to understand the social contract,
elaborate more fully on leadership qualities, including hierarchies, and the effects of an individual’s actions
the spiritual leadership coincident with the Buddhist on the group. How do we, the adults help the children
concept of nonself, and I will discuss aspects of the to identify and work towards collective goals as well
Montessori 3-6 programme that especially seem to as individual goals, for it is only through identifying
foster a mindful present awareness that can charac- and working towards collective goals that leadership
terisegreat leadership. can be fostered.
28 Thursday 28th IMC Prague 29Opening 12:00 – 13:00
Congress Hall Social Programme
Ceremony Welcome Reception Join your friends and colleagues from the Montes-
sori community for the welcome reception, which
18:00 will be held at the venue with a splendid view of
the historical city of Prague. Chat and mingle with
fellow Congress participants. Welcome to Prague!
The Opening Ceremonies of the Congress are After the welcome reception you will have an op-
portunity to see the 90-minute documentary
a showcase of special welcomes, presentations, Prague Congress Centre
Building the Pink Tower. The project aims to re-
frame the national education conversation around
and performances by Montessorians from 2nd floor creating learning environments that support chil-
around the world! Exhibition area dren achieving their full potential.
Montessori on The North American Montessori Teachers´s Associa-
tion, NAMTA will be screening new and familiar classic
the Big Screen movies about Montessori during the Congress in Me-
dia Room on second floor.
Masters of Ceremonies
Steven Hughes is a pediatric neu- Elina Rautasalo is an AMI Teacher
ropsychologist based in St. Paul, Trainer with over 30 years of experi-
Minnesota and London. Dr Hughes is ence in education, working with both
a frequent speaker and consultant children and adults. She has served
to Montessori education organiza- as the chair of Montessori Society
tions around the world. AMI(UK) and as a council member
of Montessori Education UK.
The 28th International Montessori Congress Ensemble
and AMI Trainings Alumni - Montessori Institute Prague
invite you to the Congress Opening Ceremony
Musical Performance.
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The 28th International Montessori Congress Ensemble featuring:
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Conductor: Vítězslav Janda (Anima atelier)
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Children: Montessori školy Andílek
Singer:
Pianist:
Laura Brozky (Montessori East, Primary and Pre School)
Fiona MacKenzie (Montessori East, Primary and Pre School)
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Hello!
30 Thursday 28th IMC Prague 317:30
28 July
Morning Run/Yoga/Tai-chi
th
9:00 Keynote: Srikumar Rao
11:00 Keynote: Irene Fafalios
11:45 Panel
14:00 Breakout Session #1
Friday
14:00 Poster Sesion
16:00 Breakout Session #2
20:00 VIP Dinner
OTHERS:
The family
and education
for peace
Montessori acknowledges that the child is the universal
source of love and emotion. When the child’s potential
is nurtured at home and in school and when he is
guided by love of the environment and people around
him, he will love all humanity.
To follow attentively all the spiritual expressions
of a child is to free him so he can manifest his needs
and thereby guarantee for himself all the external
means for his progress. This is the premise for his
freedom and harmonious development and the
germination of his energies.
Maria Montessori
The Child in the Family
(1936)
32 Day
Friday 28th IMC Prague 33Keynote Speakers Panel The path to becoming
an excellent teacher
Irene Fafalios Srikumar Rao
Whenever the quality of teachers is discussed in the
media, an often heard argument is that the most tal-
Panellists
ented teachers do not stay in the profession very long
Director of Training at the CEO and Founder, because of low pay and a lack of challenges; another
AMI Training Centre in Athens The RAO Institute complaint heard is that traditional teaching training
does not really prepare teachers to assist children
develop their talents so that they can function happily
Tomáš Čakloš
in today’s or tomorrow’s society. Head of Otevřeno
Irene Fafalios (M.A. Social Anthropology, AMI Dip. Dr Srikumar Rao has helped thousands of execu- How do we view our Montessori training? Is it a point
0-3, 3-6, 6-12, EsF) lives and works in Athens, Greece, tives and entrepreneurs world-wide discover deep of arrival or do we need to continue working on our- Tomáš leads a student organisation Otevřeno, an in-
where she established the AMI Montessori training meaning. Rao received his Ph.D. in Marketing from the selves, to be able to give our very best to the children? itiative endeavouring to innovate the way teachers
Centre - The MONTESSORI LAB, in 2002. Graduate School of Business, Columbia University. He How long is such a pathway? And how difficult? What are educated in the Czech Republic. As a student of
is the author of “Are You Ready to Succeed: Uncon- phases should we go through as teachers to become education and psychology at Masaryk Univerzity in
She is an international lecturer, AMI trainer (3-6) and ventional Strategies for Achieving Personal Mastery in the best possible teacher for our children? Does the Brno, he and his team try to transform the Faculties of
examiner, working closely with the AMI training Cen- Business and Life”, and “Happiness at Work: Be Resil- same hold true for parents? Everyone wants to be the Education, which they are studying at the same time.
tre in Perugia. Above all else, she enjoys travelling ient, Motivated and Successful - No Matter What.” He “best parent ever” to their children, but our own short- Besides that, Tomáš is active in Scouting, where works
and supporting her students as they endevour to put is the founder and creator of Creativity and Personal comings can sometimes get in the way. with youth, educates adult leaders and work as edi-
Montessori into practice both in the classroom and Mastery. tor-in-chief of educational support for scout leaders.
beyond. Let’s discuss this topic with real Montessori parents,
Dr Rao’s work has been covered extensively in the New teachers, key note speakers, representatives of im-
She dreams of the day when “our work will no longer York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Times, Time, portant groups for teachers and parents and let’s
be necessary, because the Child will live in the free- Financial Times, Fortune, Forbes, and Business Week. hear the opinion of adolescents: what do we have to Bob Kartous
dom of his own development.” do as parents or teachers to be viewed as “great” by
He is a powerful speaker and has conducted work- the adolescent? Media Relations Manager
The promise of peace shops for executives of Microsoft, Google, Merrill Lynch, at think-tank EDUin
McDonald’s, Thinkers50, INC.com and TED.com.
What I believe unites us all in this world is a need to He has been teaching at the University of Econom-
express our inherent goodness and our yearning for You can craft your perfect life! ics and Management in Prague, and helps to launch
peace ‘as a permanent way of life for all mankind’. Moderator start-ups in the field of education. The emphasis of
We know that we can only truly express our humanity As teachers, we shape young minds and build sci- his work is not only on education, he is also extremely
when and to the extent that we are non violent. Yet entists, politicians, engineers, artists, poets, musicians, interested in media. He is the editor of Czech critical
Molly
something has gone terribly wrong. Many of our very philosophers and the myriad forms of human ac- internet daily Britské listy.
young children come to school already with serious complishment.
disturbances so clearly evident in the way they inter-
act with others and with their environment. We spend But teachers also feel stress and, occasionally, a dis-
O'Shaughnessy
a good three years trying to calm their turbulent little connect from the ideals that led us into our profes- AMI trainer Jaroslav
lives, knowing that the roots of this disturbance lie in
the ‘battleground’ of the home.
sion.
Molly is greatly in demand as a speaker both nation-
Fidrmuc
Imagine getting up in the morning with your blood al and international conferences. She earned her AMI Deputy Minister for Education
Talking to parents about this is difficult. But as teach- singing at the thought of being who you are and doing primary diploma from the Montessori Centre of Min-
ers, talk we must. We need to collaborate and start what you do. Imagine coming radiantly alive several nesota in 1976 and holds an M.Ed from Loyola Univer- Jaroslav Fidrmuc, graduated from the Faculty of
a dialogue. It seems that “the family” is a breeding times each day and feeling like sinking to your knees sity, Maryland. Molly served on the board of AMI, and Mathematics and Physics. Since 1992 he has been
ground for pathologies! We need to help these par- in involuntary gratitude at the tremendous good for- is a member of the NAMTA board. She helped launch part of a team that founded one of the first church
ents restore balance and bring meaning to their lives tune that has been bestowed on you. Imagine moving Montessori Partners Serving All Children, an initiative grammar schools in the Czech Republic. Since 2010
so as to enable their children to develop their true through life with a deep sense of purpose, knowing of the Montessori Centre of Minnesota committed to he has represented the Czech Republic at meetings
character in a less toxic environment. Parents need that you are doing exactly what you were set on earth providing high quality Montessori for low income and of the CEEC in Brussels (European Commission for
help as much as their children. By reminding our- to do. culturally rooted communities. Catholic Education). As a main manager, he has im-
selves of the fundamental human resources of love, plemented a number of educational projects funded
kindness, compassion that every individual holds, we This is not a pipe dream. It is achievable and YOU can by the ESF and the state budget.
must all - teachers, parents and children - begin to get there.
transform and relive our lives with greater awareness,
reverence and purpose.
34 Friday 28th IMC Prague 35Breakout Session 14:00 – 15:30 Montessori & Dementia - a perfect match Creating Montessori families
#1
Anne Kelly South Hall I Karissa Lightsmith Room 221
Australia 90 min USA 90 min
Montessori's concept of a prepared environment can Ever feel at odds with the parents of your students?
be easily applied to the care of older adults and those Are you not sure how to share Montessori with the
living with dementia. This workshop will showcase families of your classroom? Come learn practical,
I thought I registered All Congress Participants will attend the four keynote
presentations as one large group. But when it comes
how Montessori philosophy has been applied to aged
care, resulting in positive outcomes for both the older
inspiring ways to connect with parents and spread
Montessori knowledge. Feel great knowing you are
for that breakout to Breakout Programming, you have the choice to at- adult and those who care. doing more than creating Montessori children, you
tend whatever options you prefer. are creating Montessori families.
session? When you indicated online which specific Breakout
presentations you were interested in attending you
did not actually register for those individual sessions. OTHERS: The family and Supporting moral development while
navigating the digital age
By expressing your interest in workshops, you helped education for peace
the Congress better prepare for the greatest num- Alison Awes Room 223
ber of attendees. Workshops are available on a first- USA 90 min
come first-served basis and will close when full. We Cultivating character: Lessons of vintage In this Information Age, Grace and Courtesy is more
encourage you to prepare for this system by arriving Montessori for the 21st century teacher critical than ever as navigating technology requires
early and always noting the location of your second an additional set of skills for building independence,
and third preferences. Elina Rautasalo Chamber Hall self-confidence, and responsibility. Children need ex-
United Kingdom 90 min perience and practice with these new skills to be well
The aim of this session is to draw from ‘vintage Mon- poised to enter society as contributing members. Join
Language! All of the presentations will be given in English. How-
ever, some of these will be translated by the kind
tessori’ – not as in ‘old-fashioned’ or outdated, but
vintage as in high quality and of lasting value. We will
Ms Awes to explore how we prepare elementary chil-
dren to enter a society vastly different than that of Dr
assistance of volunteers. We tried to cover as many revisit Montessori’s timeless words on the preparation Montessori’s time.
language as possible, If you are seeking for a specific of the adult, and see how they continue to offer insights
language, you can find it easily by the flags showed for the contemporary, 21st century teacher in support
in the programme. of the unfolding life of the child.
SOCIETY: The agents
of social change
Empowering Montessori teachers to create
SELF: Basis for peace Exploring Parker Palmer's 'five habits of the heart' to
enliven our role as Montessorians
inclusive environments - part 1
Montessori stepping stones towards peace
Joyce Pickering Meeting Hall I.B
Outreach to diverse communities Alyssa Conklin-Moore Room 220 USA 90 min Judith Cunningham Meeting Hall V
USA 90 min This session will give an overview of learning differ- USA 90 min
Molly O'Shaughnessy Meeting Hall IV Parker Palmer's "Five Habits of the Heart" help to map ences and the ways in which Montessori education Montessori Path to Peace demonstrates through vid-
USA 90 min our course forward as reflective individuals who also is beneficial for these children. Additional strategies eos, case studies and lectures how Montessori princi-
Montessori education continues to grow worldwide, serve as collective agents for social change. These needed to apply Montessori to the needs of students ples and practices in the elementary and adolescent
and yet, many of our most vulnerable and under-re- are powerful and peaceful tools which allow us to look who learn differently will be discussed. curriculum reveal the underpinnings for peace during
sourced children and communities have little or no within, strengthen our Montessori practice and increase this critical period for the development of social jus-
access to it. The heart of Montessori is social justice our positive impact. Specific examples and images tice.
and creating a peaceful world. This offering will ex- from 0-3 Montessori communities will be shared and
plore possibilities of returning to the roots of Montes-
sori’s vision. As Montessori leaders and practitioners,
explored. If you are looking for a taste of new material
that harmonises with your strong Montessori founda-
18th Montessori EuropeDeveloping
Congress, adolescent
3.-5.11.2017agency in an urban public
Montessori secondary school
we have an opportunity and responsibility to be ad- tion serving the child under three, please join us to see „Children’s Rights“ - The Hague, The Netherlands
vocates for all children. what bubbles up with a little bit of poetic prompting Katy Myers Room 224
Keynote speeches:
and the opportunity to turn within.
18th Montessori Europe Congress, 3.-5.11.2017
• The relevance of the Montessori Movement in today’s transforming world
USA 90 min
What do I do now?
18th Montessori Europe Congress, 3.-5.11.2017
- Philip O’Brien (AMI President) The upper adolescent has a developmental tendency
Learning the peacemaking circle process
„Children’s Rights“ - The Hague, The Netherlands
• Do we have Montessori’s children’s rights right?
- Dr. Paul Epstein (Montessori administrator/teacher/author)
to become a change agent for social justice. The low-
Sue Pritzker
USA
Room 2.4
90 min Helena Kosková Room 342 Keynote speeches:
„Children’Europe
18th Montessori s Rights“ - The3.-5.11.2017
Congress, Hague, The Netherlands
• Universal education as means of securing and sustaining peace
- Judith Cunningham (Exec. Director, Montessori Model UN)
er adolescent Montessori programme provides direct
and indirect preparation that allows high school stu-
How does the school leader support the beginning Czech Republic 90 min
• The relevance of the Montessori
- Philip O’Brien (AMI President)
Keynote
Movement „Children’s Rights“ - The Hague, The Netherlands
speeches:in today’s transforming world
dents to reach for this goal. How do we insure that
• The relevance of the Montessori Movement in today’s transforming world
Montessori teacher from the beautiful "ideal" of train- Way of Council is a practice of non-hierarchical and
Keynote speeches:
• Do we have Montessori’s children’s rights
- Philip right?
O’Brien (AMI President) 24 Forums and Workshops / Fri- + Sat.
our schools Evening
stay Events on developing agency and
focused
• The relevance of the
- Dr. Paul Epstein (Montessori administrator/teacher/author)Montessori Movement
• Do we have Montessori’s children’s rights right? in today’s transforming world
ing to the challenging "reality" of the classroom? What violence-free form of communication, based on tra- • Universal education as means
- Philip O’Brien (AMI President)
• Do weofhave
securing
- Dr. Paul and sustaining
Epstein
Montessori’s
(Montessori peace
administrator/teacher/author)
children’s rights right?
educating
Meetings of the ME Working Groups:
the whole child amidst a high stakes test-
approach helps a Montessori teacher build confi- ditional ways of sharing and governing in circle. It - Judith Cunningham (Exec. Director, • Universal
- Dr. Montessori education
Model UN)
Paul Epstein (Montessori as means of securing and sustaining peace
administrator/teacher/author)
ing environment and deep rooted beliefs regarding
• Universal- education
Judith Cunningham
as means(Exec. Director,and
of securing Montessori Model
sustaining UN)
peace • Guidelines
• Secondary Education
dence, skill, and self-reflection as they travel the jour- teaches us sharing from the heart, listening without - Judith Cunningham (Exec. Director, Montessori Model UN)
• Research
what is or is not rigorous education? This interactive
ney to becoming a happy and mature professional? judgements, respect and focus on what serves – to 24 Forums and Workshops /24 Fri-Forums
+ Sat. and
Evening Events workshop
• National Organizations Council of MEwill address these important questions and
(NOCME)
24 Forums and Workshops / Fri-Workshops
+ Sat. Evening/ Events
Fri- + Sat. Evening Events
This workshop explores the leader's role in creating us, to the community and to the greater good. The introduce a framework for decision-making as we
a nurturing prepared environment for the adult. workshop will introduce basics of the Way of Council,
Meetings Information
of the ME Working /MEapplication
Groups:
Meetings of theMeetings the ME Workingat
WorkingofGroups: www.montessori-europe.net
Groups:
design adolescent programmes especially for public
• Guidelines • Guidelines • Guidelines
provide personal experience of sharing in Council cir- • Secondary Education • Secondary Education
• Research
• Secondary Education schools and schools serving diverse student popula-
• Research • Research
cle and offer space for discussion about possible use • National Organizations
• National Organizations Council•of Organizations Council of ME (NOCME) tions.
Council of ME (NOCME)
ME (NOCME)
National
of the method within our school communities. Information / application at www.montessori-europe.net
Information / application at www.montessori-europe.net
Information / application at www.montessori-europe.net
36 Friday 28th IMC Prague 37The masks we wear: Role identity and adaptation
in the adolescent
UNIVERSE: Peace and Networking Educateurs sans Frontières: Transcending borders,
changing the world through Montessori education
ecological unity
David McNees Room 3.2. A model for facing government roadblocks Jacquie Maughan Small Theatre
USA 80 min to authentic Montessori USA 90 min
As Montessori guides we have unique opportunities Let the child be the guide "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, com-
to coalesce ideas concerning healthy role fluidity Sharon Damore Room 343 mitted citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the
(adaptation) and the spark of creative flow as they Alexandre Mourot Meeting Hall I.A USA 90 min only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead
inform our pedagogy and enhance our students’ ex- France 90 min Join leaders of the Montessori Public Policy Initiative, Join us for a journey through the history of EsF and
perience. The adolescent is a Seeker on the path of As a young father, watching his daughter go through a collaboration of AMI/USA and the American Mon- a sampling of the initiatives that the EsF assemblies
discovering his or her authentic and personal roles her life experiences, film director Alexandre Mourot tessori Society, to learn how American Montessori- have inspired. We will travel to prisons in the UK, Mon-
and their power to serve the good, recognising the discovered the Montessori approach and decided to ans have approached government regulations. MPPI tessori volunteers in China and community partner-
value of character and how it can affect the com- set his camera up in a children’s house (3 to 6 years works to eliminate public policy barriers and increase ships in Hyderabad, India. Find your path to joining
munity. Along this path, the adolescent tries on many of age) in the oldest Montessori school in France. student access to Montessori education in the US the Montessori ambassadors, the Educateurs sans
roles. Alexandre was warmly welcomed in a surprisingly through organisational solidarity – enabling strategic Frontières.
calm and peaceful environment, filled with flowers, and purposeful advocacy for high quality Montessori
Montessori without boundaries fruits and Montessori materials. He met happy chil- education.
dren, who were free to move about, working alone or
Helen Mohan Elias Room 344 in small groups. The teacher remained very discreet.
India 45 min Some children were reading, others were making
Educateurs Sans Frontieres (EsF) has come to Hy- bread, doing division, laughing or sleeping.
derabad – what we have learned about the reality of
Education for All in a country with almost half a billion
The children guided the film director throughout the
whole school year, helping him to understand the
Comercial Symposium Do you see yourself as a creative type but your draw-
ing skills haven't improved much since preschool?
children below 14 years of age and 150 million children magic of their autonomy and self-esteem - the seeds Join us for this fun interactive session on Friday, 13:00
below 5 years of age. The scope of the work and the of a new society of peace and freedom, which Maria Erik Rempen in room Terrace 1 led by Erik Rempen from The Mon-
limitations in resources has forced us to a new un- Montessori dedicated her life work to. The Montessori Company tessori Company. Erik will show you exactly how he
derstanding of the essence of Montessori work. Learn creates all the beautiful watercolor illustrations you
about how our work has evolved so far and what is Autonomy and peace with command of foreign Terrace 1 can find on their website. You'll get a chance to prac-
planned for the future. languages in the Montessori environment 60 min tice the basics of drawing and illustration in a friendly,
informal setting. Come and explore your creative side!
Montessori education in Cyprus, the last divided Diana Dimitrov Room 222
country in Europe Germany 90 min
With regard to Dr Montessori’s vision of the "Nazione
Angeliki Yiassemides Room 344 Unica dell ´Umanita´" the ability to communicate in dif-
Cyprus 45 min ferent languages, at first sight, could be considered a
Peace education, as expressed and developed crucial basis for mutual understanding between indi-
through Maria Montessori’s work, is the optimal meth- viduals. However, on second sight, taking into account
od through which to address and heal the existing all the cultural knowledge which is coming along and
conflict that children experience while living in Nicosia, the possibilities of communication with modern tech-
the last divided city in Europe. Morningside Montessori nology, it could become an important stepping stone
Elementary is the first school on the island that aims on the pathway towards peace among nations. The
to promote peace education, across and beyond the workshop will provide insights into the development
dividing line that splits our city in two, through its mis- of a concept which is fostering autonomous foreign
sion and educational aims. language learning in children in the second and third
plane of development.
How the Montessori philosophy meets the
(psychic) needs of the (new) young adolescent What is social imagination: Nature, art and play
Join us in creating rich communities
John McNamara South Hall II Rosemary Quaranta Room 3.1. and beautiful environments!
USA 75 min USA 90 min
This presentation discusses how the Montessori ap- Social Imagination is the capacity to respect the past
proach to the adolescent makes psychic develop- and envision the world as it could be through interac- The Montessori Directory
ment the highest purpose of education. tions with others in the natural environment. Nature, Connect and collaborate with
We will discuss how we provide an environment where Art, and Play are direct ways to experience and culti- fellow Montessorians
students can experience community, affirmation, love vate Social Imagination and help children understand
and support. and be responsible for the Earth. Come learn how to
be the catalyst for creative expression with nature.
The Marketplace
Come experience natural extensions of your class-
Buy and sell beautiful materials
room materials and ways to create simple "Natures-
for your environments
capes" at your school or in your classroom.
www.themontessoricompany.com
38 Friday 28th IMC Prague 39Breakout Session 16:00 – 17:30 Reinventing Montessori organisations works, and how they can become involved in posi-
tive social change. For adolescent Montessori schools
#2
Christian Grune Room 221 that are not based on the farm, using the city and
Germany 45 min surrounding community as the Prepared Environment
The challenges that face us today are character- is challenging, dynamic, and always engaging. At-
ised by high complexity, global networking and high tendees will learn the philosophy and logistics behind
availability of information. The way we currently run City Trips, and have the opportunity to plan and trou-
SELF: The basis for peace Observation as a help for the child’s discovery of his organisations is stretched to its limits. Could we in- bleshoot their own trips.
own potential vent a more powerful, soulful and meaningful way of
working together implementing the core principles of Montessori for the most deprived:
Leadership: It’s in every one of us Patricia Spinelli South Hall I Montessori education into our organisations? Inspired Lessons learned from thirty years in Haiti
France 90 min by Fredric Laloux’ “Reinventing organisations” we will
Kathy Minardi Meeting Hall IV Could the Montessori approach benefit ATD Fourth explore alternative models for modern organisations Peter Hesse Room 3.2.
USA 90 min World in helping children develop the necessary and discuss opportunities to implement those prin- Germany 45 min
Our work in Montessori requires each of us to pos- self-confidence, self-esteem and independence ciples in Montessori institutions. The workshop will be Montessori started her method with children from
sess the inner and interpersonal qualities of authentic needed to adapt in school? ATD supports the idea an open space to share and develop ideas based on a poor community. Today children in poor commu-
leadership needed to do our best work for children, that it is possible for society to learn from the ones short inputs. nities in Haiti benefit from Dr Montessori’s work just as
for multiple generations of families, and for our world. who are “farther away”. Montessori supports the idea children in the first Casa dei Bambini did. This session
We will explore what those essential qualities are and that each human being has a potential within himself Montessori’s early writing on rehabilitation for will show how Montessori’s legacy is helping children
how we develop them within ourselves in whatever which needs to be developed and revealed. displaced and refugee children build a foundation for a better life.
role we have in our Montessori work. Montessori em- Both believe that Humanity cannot renounce to any
phasised preparation of the adult with children. Now, still hidden potential. Our research and action have Erica Moretti Room 221 Math seminars: Teaching problem solving
today, Montessori efforts cover the entire continuum consistently been driven by observation and its anal- USA 45 mn to educate the human potential
of human life. Our adult task is to work on our own ysis. Since the early stages of her career, Montessori ad-
development as leaders as a pathway to peace in a vocated for children suffering from poor health, poor Kira Donnelly Room 344
world we profoundly want to transform. education, and poor economic circumstances. Within Japan 40 min
Exploring parallels in thought: John Amos Comeni- OTHERS: The family and this broad category of “children in need,” she worked
to exceptionalise certain groups of particularly en-
Strong problem solving ability is a key outcome for
many educational programmes, not just Montesso-
us and Maria Montessori education for peace dangered children: the children who had endured ri. How do we nurture and support problem solving
human-made and natural disasters. This contribution through math seminars? What structure creates an
Mary Ellen Maunz Room 2.4 analyses Montessori’s early writings on children as environment where students become confident prob-
USA 90 min The polarisation of attention and the mass agent of societal change. lem solvers and reach their full potential? What does
John Amos Comenius and Maria Montessori: Parallels "distraction" weapons the latest research say about supporting student
in Thought explores the amazing similarities in think- problem solving skills? All of this and some excellent
ing about the absorbent mind, the sensitive periods,
stages of development and more between these two
Raniero Regni
Italy
Chamber Hall
90 min SOCIETY: The agents math jokes await you at this workshop.
great educators, almost 400 years apart. Montessori’s discovery of childhood started from the of social change Sowing the Montessori passion in the cradle
polarization of attention in young children. It is a “ped- of life, Africa
The child as a natural designer and the painting agogy of attention”: attention to the child, to the details,
easel as a Montessori aid to life to the child’s attention. It is necessary to give children The needs of a Montessori high school Aicha Sajid Room 344
the opportunity to focus on a specific activity for a long Morocco 30 min
Annie Stone Room 220 time, using suitable materials, without interruptions to Michael Waski Meeting Hall V Launching the Montessori movement in Morocco has
USA 90 min counteract the technological weapons of mass dis- USA 90 min been a journey strewn with challenges and tangled
In this break-out session we will celebrate the child’s traction. Through a concentrated work, child’s person- As more and more Montessori schools strive to com- with obstacles. I dared, I failed, and yet I persevered.
self-generative powers and inborn drive to create. We ality normalizes, opening his mind and heart not only to plete the educational model from birth to 18 years, the I have created a genuine AMI community built upon
will consider the history and characteristics of Mon- self-development, but to contemplation and elevation high school (or older adolescent programme) be- the understanding of Montessori as a powerful trans-
tessori materials and share what they have taught us too. comes a capstone for all the work that has come be- cultural and multigenerational transforming agent of
about children. fore. The Montessori high school has two main func- society.
Empowering Montessori teachers to create inclu- tions in preparing the adolescent for the adult world; it
Your Montessori school is the perfect place to cre- sive environments - part 2 must prepare them socially as well as academically. The King and we, and social change
ate a culture of service We will explore what Dr. Montessori had to say about
Barbara Luborsky Meeting Hall I.B this age group, and examine current models, best Kannekar Butt Small theatre
Bill Conway Room 342 USA 90 min practices, and programme and curricular elements in Thailand 90 min
Australia 90 min This presentation describes how collaboration be- order to help to define what ttis and should be. Montessori in Thailand has evolved through grass roots
This session will assist teachers and school leaders tween medical specialists, such as the Occupation- efforts involving the government. Participants will learn
to recognise the signs of a service culture already al Teachers (OT), and the Montessori teacher can The city as the prepared environment about the challenges, opportunities and successes of
happening in their schools. This ideal setting is where transform the Montessori classroom into a therapeu- for the adolescent creating a national public education Montessori sys-
a strong service attitude develops and carries on to tic learning environment. Case studies will be used to tem. Be inspired by storytelling the life and works of
later life. We will explore how this service in the class- illustrate how the teacher and the OT can harmoni- Margaret Broz Room 224 King Rama 9 and how he influenced the Montessori
rooms leads to other service opportunities in our ously and effectively work together in the primary and USA 90 min Movement in Thailand, “The King and we, and social
communities both near and far. You will hear inspi- elementary years, to successfully meet the individual As adolescents work to find their place in society, they change” will enchant you with dance and music in cel-
rational stories and come away with practical ideas needs of children with disabilities and learning differ- can use their community as a place to study, work, ebration of the soul of a nation, the land of the smile
that are easy to implement in all schools. ences. Inclusive classrooms create supportive com- and explore. By becoming a true citizen of their city, that has embraced the Montessori movement.
munities and promote a more peaceful world. adolescents begin to understand how their society
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